Abstract:
The materials used for closing wound range from a special glue to
wire staples and from animal protein to synthetic threadlike
materials. One of the most popular materials include sutures, or
stitches. It is a material used to close cuts from injuries or surgery
and other procedures. Sutures are commonly used on the skin, but
can also be used for internal tissues, organs, and blood vessels.
They are used in an attempt to improve and speed healing.